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MA S1300
Resolve to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study the staffing levels and delivery of mental health services for adults with acute mental illness in Massachusetts. The commission will examine the number of Department of Mental Health case managers, their average caseloads, the number of adults denied service, and the feasibility of reestablishing outpatient clinics to address waitlists. The commission will also explore language accessibility issues, recruitment strategies, and incentives to attract more mental health professionals. The commission will submit a report with recommendations for legislative reform by January 31, 2022, and the bill allocates at least $100,000 from federal COVID-19 recovery funds to support the commission's work.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2919 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1300 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1300.pdf |
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